Fiji/China Discuss Soft Loan
Talks are now progressing between the interim government and officials from the Chinese government in relation to a huge soft loan from China to assist in building low cost housing and upgrading Fiji's rural infrast
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Teleni Should Allow Treason Investigations-CCF
The Citizen's Constitutional Forum said Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni should allow his officers to investigate the treason complaint against the Interim Prime Minister, members of the interim cabinet an
Money Change Need Consideration
The Consumer Council of Fiji said although ceasing the production of 1 cent and 2 cents coins will lead to cost savings for the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the implications on consumers will need to be considered seriously. C
Jail Time For Arsonist
A man has been sentenced to two years jail time by Justice Nazhat Shameem for pleading guilty to one count of arson. The court heard that on March 15th 2008, Luke Kata was drinking with his de-facto wife in Navua after
Vegetable Gardening The Way For Food Security
Vegetable gardening is the way to go for food security. This is the message the Agriculture Ministry is promoting as 119 primary and secondary schools participate in the Great Teitei Competition. Acting Principal Agric
No Show From CID Officers
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was not able to give his statement to the police on his treason complaint this morning as the CID officers were not at the Raiwaqa Police Station in the last hour. Qarase said he wa
Magistrates Court Makes Error
The High court had today ruled that the Magistrates court made an error when sentencing a Nasinu Landlord found guilty of 2 counts of failure to give 12 weeks of written notice for increase of rent. Ashwin Prasad of Kal
Don’t Expect 99 Cents Sales
Don't expect 99 cents sales in the future as the Prices and Incomes Board starts consultations with stakeholders on the new prices to be implemented as the 1 and 2 cent coins will be slowly taken out of circulation.
Bus Veers Off Road In Sigatoka
Sigatoka Police are investigating a case where a bus veered off the road and landed in a drain in front of the Tambua Sands Resort in Sigatoka this morning. An eyewitness had confirmed the bus was heading towards Sigato
RBF To Withdraw 1 & 2 Cent Coins
The Reserve Bank of Fiji will commence withdrawing the 1 and 2 cent coins from October 13th and retailers are now expected to start rounding off their prices to the nearest 5 cents to cater for the changes being brought
Bole Declares USP Strike Unlawful
The 380 USP workers who walked off their jobs yesterday will this morning return to work after their strike was declared unlawful by the interim Minister for Labour Filipe Bole yesterday afternoon. However, USP Staff Un
Western Health Officials Cope Well
With the alarming number of 132 cases of Dengue reported in the Western Division, Divisional Medical Officer Western Dr. Tharid Ali said they are coping in dealing with these cases. With recent reports of problems in he
Nursing School Hopeful for Employment
The Sangam School of Nursing in the North is hopeful that the Health Ministry will consider employing all its graduates in the civil service. Acting Principal Sister Haemarie Taito said there were 61 graduates in May th
Millers Resume Purchasing Of Copra
Copra Millers of Fiji Limited will resume the purchasing of copra on Monday next week. In a statement, CMFL Chief Executive Officer Sekove Bula said CMFL had suspended the purchasing of copra because they have been stru
Stop Buying Stolen Items: Police
Police have urged members of the public to refrain from buying stolen items. Director Operation SSP Waisea Tabakau's comments comes after calls made by Lami Residents to clamp down on the spate of robberies in the L
Police Should Follow The Law-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said the Police Force should follow the law and follow no directive from anyone if it breaches people's rights or breaks the law. This is after Police PRO Ema Mua confirmed that
Dengue Spraying Campaign Begins
Spraying has started in the Central and Western Divisions to get rid of the mosquitoes after a rise in Dengue cases. The Director Health Services of the Suva City Council, Nacanieli Kotoiwasawasa said they started spray
Bainimarama Delivered Promise
Villagers of Nakini, Deladamanu and Natoika said Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has delivered what he had promised to them that before Christmas 2008 and that is that vehicles will be parked outside t
USP Strike Called Off
The Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific Doctor Rajesh Chandra is currently meeting with the General Secretary of the USP staff union, Litiana Waqalevu to get an update regarding the strike earlier this
More Resources For Fire Investigation
The National Fire Authority will assign additional resources to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire which claimed the life of an 86 year old man at Wasavulu Koro in Labasa this morning. Speaking to